Longshot Debt Ceiling Ideas Explained

The U.S. Treasury has said it won’t be able to issue new debt and could run short of cash to pay its bills if the nation’s borrowing limit isn’t increased by Congress soon. The Treasury says the fallout could be catastrophic; but some others say the administration will still have some wiggle room. Here are some of the scenarios being discussed.

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